Eat at some of Sydney's best fine diners for a fraction of what you'd normally pay
Assiette
Three-course lunchtime special $30
Chef Warren Turnbull's tiny Surry Hills restaurant serves highly styled, flavour packed dishes such as crisp skin chicken thigh with creamed polenta and field mushrooms. 48 Albion St, Surry Hills 2010. (02 9212 7979). Fri only.
Balzac
Three-course lunchtime special $35
Chef/restaurateur Matt Kemp's menu is heavy on the pork and light on the salad. Take a defibrillator just in case, for dishes such as slow-roast pork belly with autumn vegetables and pork jus. 141 Belmore Rd, Randwick 2031. (02 9399 9660). Fri only.
Baroque
Plats du jour
There's a different dish for every day of the week - perfect for an easy, no-fuss lunch or dinner. 88 George St, The Rocks 2000. (02 9241 4811).
Bistrode
Two-course lunchtime special $29.50
Jeremy and Jane Strode's English-style bistro serves refined dishes that let ingredients speak for themselves. Expect the likes of flathead and chips or five-hour lamb shoulder. 478 Bourke St, Surry Hills 2010. (02 9380 7333). Fri only.
Vini
Four-course regional Italian dinner $45
This perennially busy restaurant slams out good earthy Italian food. Each week, chef Andrew Cibej chooses a different region of Italy, then puts it on a plate. 3/118 Devonshire St, Surry Hills 2010. (02 9698 5131). Tue only.
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